The Sri Lankan Civil War and Britain’s Imperial Legacy

Contributor :

Cheryl Healy

Action Plan

I teach sophomore World History in a Humanities classroom with an English teacher. I’d like to explore the Civil War in the Sri Lanka and its connection to the legacy of British imperialism in Sri Lanka.

Pre-Departure Preparation

I’d like to read this article: https://hir.harvard.edu/sri-lankan-civil-war/ as well as other resources on this subject and possibly the book Anil’s Ghost.

Preparation During Travel

Learn as much as possible through visits to historical and contemporary sites as well as talking to Sri Lankan people about the Civil War.